Who is responsible for certifying MBE and WBE firms?
EPA OSBP Headquarters is responsible for implementing and processing the certification of MBE/WBE firms. Regional DBE coordinators will assist by providing forms to interested firms and fielding general questions. Does EPA accept other certifications? Yes. Under the new DBE Program entities can no longer self-certify. EPA will accept certifications from: • The Small Business Administration (SBA) (both SBA 8(a) program certifications and SBA Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Program self-certifications); • The Department of Transportation’s state implemented DBE Certification Program (with U.S. citizenship); • Tribal, State and local governments, as long as their standards for certification meet or exceed our own; and • Independent private organization certifications as long as their standards for certification meet or exceed our own. If an entity holds one of these certifications, it is considered acceptable for establishing MBE or WBE status under EPA’s DBE Program, and application f
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